2121 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET

2121 E 21st St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 640 sqft

$153,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 20, 2026

$153,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 20, 2026
2 Beds
2 Baths
640 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Cozy up in this adorable 2 bedroom ranch in a quiet neighborhood in Des Moines! This home is clean and well kept with a new roof & garage siding 2017, gutters 2018, furnace/AC in 2024. Basement is unfinished, but has an egress window so can be finished out to your liking. Home has an oversized detached one stall garage and spacious yard. You'll also have quick access to I-235 and this home is located in an NFC lending area, Check out the Neighborhood Finance Corporation that will provide up to $10,000 grant money to approved buyers for approved home projects. Home is move-in ready and would make the perfect starter home! Call your favorite Realtor to schedule a showing today!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from March 10, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 2121 E 21st St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Egress Windows,Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 640 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, WasherDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Detached,Garage,One Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 13

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1951
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: Metal Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 06002394001000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $153,990
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Jan 29 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 640 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5924.16 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 710172Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 490-8025Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06002394001000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Pennie Carroll, (515) 490-8025
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Bought with: Mariela Mendoza, (515) 612-3389, Keller Williams Realty GDM
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#710172

Price History for 2121 E 21st St

DatePriceEventSource
03/07/2025$153,990Sold
DMMLS #710172
01/29/2025$153,990PendingDMMLS #710172
01/27/2025$153,990PriceChange
DMMLS #710172
01/15/2025$159,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #710172
11/02/2017$85,000Sold
DMMLS #547017
09/18/2017$87,500PendingAgent Provided
09/05/2017$87,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/31/2017$90,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/21/2013$33,100Sold
DMMLS #410384
12/28/2007$73,400ListingRemovedN/A
04/11/2007$73,400Listed For SaleN/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$206K
$5.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$187
$3MoM
Available listings
1004
12MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,442
Assessment$151,900
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$1,221/mo
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Comparable Sales for 2121 E 21st St

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2113 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA
0.02
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$129,400
03/13/26
2
2
640
2212 Tichenor St, Des Moines, IA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$169,000
05/27/26
4
2
640
2028 Searle St, Des Moines, IA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$175,000
09/30/25
2
1
728
1814 Lay St, Des Moines, IA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$132,600
07/02/25
2
2
744
1918 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$110,000
07/07/25
2
1
504
2112 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$215,000
10/03/25
3
2
720
2105 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$170,000
11/03/25
2
1
672
2216 Lay St, Des Moines, IA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$170,000
11/06/25
2
1
675

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Neighborhood Overview

Fairmont Park
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What Locals Say about Fairmont Park

At least 14 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say parking is easy

  • 100 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 95 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 40 % Say it's quiet

  • 33 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 25 % Say there's wildlife

  • 11 % Say there are community events

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  • Trulia User
    "having all diversity accepted into the town events and the kindhearted people are going through the process "
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  • Trulia User
    "Plenty of dogs, but also hawks, if you have a small dog. Nice walk to Fairmont Park and Grandview Park."
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  • Trulia User
    "It's chilly in some places. Chickens can be running loose at times. Dogs running loose poo in our yard and others, not healthy poo, sometimes."
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  • Trulia User
    "city meetings, public library has events, teach out pool with water slides, Grandview park has shelters and on grid restrooms, tennis courts, Fairmont park has a big slide"
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  • Trulia User
    "there is a high school and elementary school in Fairmont Park and a middle school close by in Sheridan Park. Sheridan Park is a nice park with a wading pool and awesome slide."
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  • Tammy
    "Good school. Nice grocery store & some shopping. Generally well patrolled by police. Friendly neighbors"
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  • Cdavisxyz
    "Quiet, stable, well-maintained Leverett Park neighborhood with some 2nd- and 3rd-generation families. Mature trees, freeway access."
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2121 E 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 640 sqft single-family home built in 1951. 2121 E 21st St is located in Fairmont Park, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 2121 E 21st St was last sold on Mar 7, 2025 for $153,990 (0% higher than the asking price of $153,990). The current Trulia Estimate for 2121 E 21st St is $153,200.